Best Tetralogy of Fallot Surgery doctors: TOP 14 doctors

Associate Professor Dogan Erdogan brings 25+ years of cardiology expertise, including specialized training at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab.

• Performed specialized cardiology procedures at major Turkish universities
• Trained at Mayo Clinic in the US – one of the world's top hospitals
• Current cardiology specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Associate Professorship from Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

Assoc. Prof. Cihangir Ersoy specializes in Tetralogy of Fallot surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with decades of experience in cardiovascular surgery.

• Over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Member of Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
• Previously worked at top institutions like Istanbul University and Medipol University
• Specializes in complex pediatric cardiac conditions

Specializes in Tetralogy of Fallot surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital – trained at Toronto General Hospital and University of Hannover-Freiburg.

• Over 25 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expertise in heart transplantation and complex congenital cases
• Former professor at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Performed surgeries at multiple leading Turkish hospitals

Prof. Koksal leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Bezmialem Vakıf University, bringing over 20 years of specialized experience in heart surgery.

• Established the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at Süreyyapaşa Hospital
• Awarded Associate Professor title in Cardiovascular Surgery in 2005
• Former Education Officer at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Hospital
• Currently practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

Prof. Dr. Mert Yilmaz is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. He specializes in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery. He graduated from Istanbul University in 1988. He completed his residency at Uludag University and received further training at the Royal South Hants Hospital in the UK.

Dr. Yilmaz was among the first in Turkey to perform endovascular repair of abdominal aneurysms. He completed the country’s second case. He has led cardiovascular surgery departments at leading hospitals. He now heads the department at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital. He is also a full professor at Halic University and an international member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (USA).

Dr. Yilmaz has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including 7 first-in-literature reports. He holds accreditations from the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Dr. Sertac Cicek is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon with over 40 years of medical experience. He has spent more than 30 years specializing in cardiac surgery, focusing on complex congenital and pediatric heart procedures. He trained at leading centers worldwide and completed fellowships at Texas Heart Institute, Mayo Clinic, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. This combination of fellowships is rare in the field.

Dr. Cicek is the Chief of Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He leads advanced surgical programs and performs specialized operations, including Ozaki aortic valve reconstructions, Ebstein anomaly repairs, and minimally invasive heart surgeries. He is also a pioneer in hybrid coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Dr. Cicek holds ECFMG certification and active medical licenses in Turkey, Minnesota, and West Virginia. He has received several awards, such as the GATA 100th Anniversary Scientific Achievement Award and a Presidential Citation from the Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery. He is a founding member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery and has been listed in Who’s Who in Medicine & Healthcare for 20 years.

Prof. Emin Tireli, MD, is a leading pediatric cardiovascular surgeon. He has performed over 6,329 congenital cardiac surgeries since 1993. He is known worldwide for being one of the first to use the complex Nikaidoh procedure for transposition of the great arteries (TGA).

Dr. Tireli performs more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries each year. His expertise includes arterial switch operations, total pulmonary return anomalies, pulmonary banding, and Norwood procedures. He has used hybrid techniques in 15 cases. Dr. Tireli has also completed 30 reconstructions of aortic anomalies and many PDA ligations in extremely low birth weight infants. His work greatly supports neonatal care.

Education:

• Higher Education (6 Years): Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, 2001
• Specialization in Medicine: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007
   

Experience:

• Faculty of Medicine, University of Rostock, Department of Cardiac Surgery - Research Assistant, August 2007 - August 2008
• King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, King Faisal Heart Institute - Fellow, August 2008 - October 2008
• Private Göztepe Şafak Hospital, October 2008 - April 2009
• Private Esnaf Hospital, May 2009 - March 2010
• Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, March 2010 - September 2011
• Private Anadolu Medical Center Hospital, October 2011 - June 2013
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2013 - December 2018
• Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, January 2019 - April 2023
• Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, April 2023 - Present
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• Professor: December 18, 2020
• Associate Professor: April 16, 2015-December 18, 2020
• Specialist Doctor: November 2009- April 16, 2015
• Research assistant: June 2002 - July 2007
• Faculty of Medicine: Marmara University - English (1995-2001)[Diploma Grade: 75/100] - Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Awards:

Second best oral presentation award: Didem Melis Öztaş, Mert Meriç, Metin Onur Beyaz, Mehmet Akif Onalan, Shiraslan Bakhshaliyev, Kıvılcım Sönmez, Kerem Oter, Sedat Ziyade, Beyhan Ömer, Ufuk Alpagut, Murat Uğurlucan. Investigation of the Effect of Erythropoietin on Stem Cell Levels in Cardiovascular Tissue in Diabetic Rats. 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress, Kyrenia, Cyprus, October 26-29, 2019.

Dr. Deser specializes in complex cardiovascular surgeries with training at top international centers like Lenox Hill Hospital and Ospedale San Raffaele.

• Over 15 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Trained in advanced aortic and vascular techniques internationally
• Fluent in English, ensuring clear communication with patients
• Works at the prestigious Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute

With over 30 years of experience in pediatric cardiology, Dr. Riza Turkoz specializes in complex congenital heart conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot.

• Professor at Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital
• Trained at İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
• Former faculty member at İnönü University and Başkent University
• Specializes in pediatric cardiology with a focus on congenital heart defects

Professor Sung-Ho Kim, MD, MS, PhD, is a pediatric cardiologist and congenital heart disease specialist with more than 40 years of experience. He trained at Hanyang University College of Medicine (MD) and Hanyang University Graduate School (MS, PhD). He helped advance catheter-based treatment of ASD, VSD, tetralogy of Fallot, and other defects. This work reduced the need for open-heart surgery. He has performed more than 1,200 pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions.

He has led academic and clinical programs. He contributes to research and training. He also participates in professional cardiology societies and presents at international conferences.